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Pennine Way stage 12: Alston to Greenhead (23.1 km, 540 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Pennines/Pennine Way/Stage 12

Stage 12 of 16

Pennine Way stage 12: Alston to Greenhead

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 8h
Ascent: 540 m
Descent

Stage 12 of the Pennine Way (16 stages in total) runs from Alston to Greenhead. It covers 23.1 km with 540 m of ascent and 570 m of descent, around 8 h of walking. There are 12 places to sleep where the stage ends (7 guesthouses, 3 campsites, 1 hostel, 1 hotel). The next stage continues to Bellingham.

Part of the Pennine Way.

Where to sleep in Greenhead

12 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 7 guesthouses, 3 campsites, 1 hostel, 1 hotel.

GuesthouseBroadmea Holiday Cottages
GuesthouseYew Tree Chapel
GuesthouseThe Old Cottage Lambley5.0

Previous: stage 11Dufton to Alston Next: stage 13Greenhead to Bellingham

Part of the Pennine Way (431 km, 16 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

570 m

Distance

23.1 km

Rated 5.0 out of 5

(2)

Greenriggs Cottage Caravan Site

CampsiteGreenriggs Cottage Caravan SiteRated 5.0 out of 55.0(74)

Kellah Farm Accommodation

GuesthouseKellah Farm AccommodationRated 4.9 out of 54.9(73)Rural B&B in a converted pub, offering relaxed rooms with free WiFi, plus a children's play area.

GuesthouseWalltown Lodge B&B

Holmhead Guest House

GuesthouseHolmhead Guest HouseRated 4.4 out of 54.4(21)Bright rooms in an 1800s stone building, plus a dorm-style barn, a cottage & Thirlwall Castle views.

Greenhead Hostel

HostelGreenhead HostelRated 3.2 out of 53.2(18)

Greenhead Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

HotelGreenhead Hotel, Bar & RestaurantRated 4.6 out of 54.6(495)Relaxed rooms in a classic hotel with a restaurant and a cosy old-world bar with a fireplace.

Chapel House Farm Walkers Campsite

CampsiteChapel House Farm Walkers CampsiteRated 4.9 out of 54.9(49)

Hadrian's Holiday Lodges and Tours

GuesthouseHadrian's Holiday Lodges and ToursRated 5.0 out of 55.0(50)

Whittlees CL - Caravan and Motorhome Club

CampsiteWhittlees CL - Caravan and Motorhome ClubRated 4.6 out of 54.6(5)

Lowest 882 mHighest 1,673 m

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